Fool Proof Pie Crust

Fool Proof Pie Crust Recipe
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Category: Pies
Keyword: crust
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Ingredients

FOOL PROOF PIE CRUST
4 c flour
1 3/4 c shortening
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 egg
1/2 c water
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Suesmithbaker
Member Since Sep 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sue's Notes:

My favorite pie crust! Makes 2 (9 inch) and 1 shell. If you're nervous about making your own pie crust - this is the perfect recipe for you! Comes out great every time!

 

Directions

1
Mix first four ingredients.
2
In separate dish, beat remaining ingredients.
3
Combine the mixtures, stirring with a fork.
4
Chill 15 minutes before rolling out. Dough can be left in the refrigerator up to 3 days or it can be frozen until ready to use.
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user Sue Smith Suesmithbaker
I shared a photo of this recipe. View photo
McLamore
Aretha McLamore McLamore
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 17, 2012
Sue Im putting my trust in you I usually use Pillsbury frozen but my dad informed me frozen is not allowed in this southern background family
floridafoodie
Elaine Jones floridafoodie
 
 
 
 
Apr 17, 2012
Glad I saw this today. Hhave to bake a blueberry pie and didn't want to go to the store for the Pillsbury crusts.
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Sue Smith Suesmithbaker
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 17, 2012
Just saw your note Aretha. Did you make it yet? I promise, you will not be disappointed! :)
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Sue Smith Suesmithbaker
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 17, 2012
Elaine, let me know how it turns out. You will like it much better than Pillsbury crusts! :)
floridafoodie
Elaine Jones floridafoodie
 
 
 
 
Apr 19, 2012
Sue, I made the pie crust last night and I loved it. I just have to get used to handling crust again, I've been using those Pillsbury readimade ones too long.
user Elaine Jones floridafoodie
I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
Suesmithbaker
Sue Smith Suesmithbaker
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 19, 2012
Elaine, so glad you liked it!
McLamore
Aretha McLamore McLamore
 
 
 
 
 
May 10, 2012
ok I finally made it and yes yes it is better than frozen thank you but,,,,,,,,, my hand got very tired from the work out
JoEllen1946
JoEllen Fortenberry... JoEllen1946
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jun 25, 2012
Sue, I have made a similar one for a while now, but instead of vinegar, it calls for vodka! The vinegar or vodka does not evaporate like water! I will try yours next time. My family loves to see me buy vodka since I have never drank alcohol. I have say I am some what embarrased!
fwitheril
Faith Witheril fwitheril
 
 
 
 
Sep 2, 2012
Hi everyone. When you make pie crust, do you have to cut the shortening in with the flour, or do you just mix it? I've baked for many years, but I have trouble with making and rolling out pie crust. Thanks.
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Sue Smith Suesmithbaker
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 2, 2012
Faith, if you have a pastry blender/cutter use that, if not, use a fork and cut the shortening and flour until it is pea sized. Once you add the liquid, mix and make in a ball (don't over mix because it makes dough tough). After you refrigerate the dough, I put it between two pieces of wax paper and roll out into a circle. Let me know if this helps.

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